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Metal guitar legend Phil Demmel joins the podcast for an epic deep dive into his career. From shredding with Vio-lence and delivering crushing riffs in Machine Head, to earning the reputation as the go-to guitarist in emergency situations, Phil has literally saved the show for some of metal’s biggest bands. 🤘

🔥 In this episode:

• The wild moment Phil learned he was joining Kerry King’s new band—at a Raiders game! 🏈
• His iconic eras with Vio-lence and Machine Head
• How he became the first-call guitarist when major bands need a hero
• Inside the design and power of the Phil Demmel Signature Jackson King V

Whether you’re a thrash metal fan, a guitar gearhead, or just love behind-the-scenes rock stories, this interview is packed with riffs, road tales, and pure heavy-metal history.

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🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode: Jeff Scott Soto Unplugged 🎸

In this epic episode, Fran sits down with the powerhouse vocalist Jeff Scott Soto for an unfiltered deep dive into his legendary career. From his explosive early days with Yngwie Malmsteen, to fronting Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) across massive stages, to his bold solo ventures and the hard-hitting Ellefson/Soto project—Jeff shares the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped his incredible journey.

🔥 Highlights include:

• Life on the road and in the studio with Yngwie Malmsteen
• The intensity and spectacle of touring with TSO
• Building a solo career on his own terms
• Teaming up with David Ellefson for the Ellefson/Soto project
• Thoughts on the evolution of rock and metal, and what's next

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering his voice, this is a must-listen for anyone who loves real stories from the rock world.

🎧 Tune in, turn it up, and get candid with Jeff Scott Soto.

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In this exclusive, unfiltered conversation, we dive into:
• How the Sun Don’t Shine lineup came together 🔥
• The emotional and logistical challenges behind a potential Type O Negative tribute show 💚🖤
• Wild truths about the late, great Peter Steele — including the bizarre but true story of how he reportedly grew two inches before his passing 🕯️🧬

We talk legacy, new beginnings, and the eternal shadow Type O still casts across the heavy music world.

If you’re a fan of doom, goth metal, or just love raw behind-the-scenes stories from rock icons — this is a must-listen.

🎧 Available now on all major platforms. Hit subscribe and never miss a deep dive.

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In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with the incomparable Jamie Roberts, founder of For The Win Media and one of the most respected voices in modern PR. From launching global campaigns to repping clients across music, tech, books, film, TV, and comic cons, Jamie brings decades of experience and insight into how the media landscape has evolved—and how to survive (and thrive) in it.

We dive deep into:
💬 How artists, creators, and brands can cut through the noise in 2025
📣 The do's and don'ts of media strategy in a post-algorithm world
🎧 How Jamie helped shape the careers of artists like Nickelback, Machine Head, Coal Chamber, Tommy Lee, and The Motels
⚡ Why authenticity still matters—and why most PR misses the mark

If you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just media-curious, this is your backstage pass to what really works in today’s attention economy.

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After 8 years in the shadows, he's back—with fire in his voice and faith in his heart. 🔥⛓️
In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, Jonathan Lee opens up about walking away from a major label deal, his personal battles, and how faith and family resurrected his passion through Blood of Lions.

We dive deep into:
🎤 The emotional toll of stepping away from the industry
🛑 The breakdown of NOVUS FOLIUM
⛪ How faith played a key role in his comeback
⚡ Working with producer Cory Brunnemann & drummer Patrick Madsen
🔥 The meaning behind Empires (Beauty In The Ashes) and Built For The Moment
💥 Why Blood of Lions hits harder than ever

This is more than music—this is resurrection.

🎧 Watch & listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!

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🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine: Scott Alderman | Tattoo the Earth, Addiction, Identity & Raw Truths 🎧

In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of The Candid Mic, I sit down with Scott Alderman, the visionary behind the legendary Tattoo The Earth Tour—a groundbreaking collision of heavy music and body ink that featured Slipknot, Slayer, Sevendust, Amen, and the world’s most elite tattoo artists. 🎸🩸🎤

But this convo goes way beyond the stage.

Scott opens up about his early battle with drug addiction and how he walked away from it cold turkey 💊❌, his powerful and heart-wrenching experience working in an AIDS hospice 🏥💔, and his personal journey as a Queer man in a hyper-masculine world. 🌈🧠

🔥 This is one of the rawest, most emotional interviews I’ve ever done. Nothing is off-limits. No filters. Just truth. If you're into music history, LGBTQ+ stories, mental health, and the chaos and courage behind the scenes of legendary tours — this is a must-watch.

👉 Subscribe, like, and share for more powerful conversations with the icons and unsung heroes of the music world.

🔗 Full interview LIVE now!

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🎸 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎸
Today’s guest is none other than Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery! 🤘

Clint and I go way back—over 30 years of friendship, wild stories, and unforgettable music moments. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his early days with Still Rain, his legendary run with Sevendust, the evolution of Dark New Day, and the raw truth behind his powerful solo work. 🎶

We also open up about his inspiring journey to sobriety, and how Clint played a major role in kickstarting my career in the music and film world. 🎥✨

Whether you're a die-hard Sevendust fan or just love behind-the-scenes stories from the road, you won't want to miss this one!

👉 Subscribe, like, and share to keep the good stuff coming!

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT!
🔥 True Crime Fans, You Don't Want to Miss This One! 🔥

Today on The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we're joined by powerhouse director 🎬 Greg Tillman, the visionary behind the harrowing Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 💥🇺🇸.

We take a deep dive into the intense process of crafting true crime docuseries that shake the world, including his work on the chilling hits:
🔪 Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
🔥 Waco: American Apocalypse

Greg opens up about:
⚡ The emotional toll of telling these raw, real stories
🛡️ Why he views the subjects in his films as unsung heroes
🎥 The behind-the-scenes grit it takes to make gripping documentaries for Netflix and beyond

Whether you're a true crime junkie, aspiring filmmaker, or just love raw, unfiltered conversations—you need to hear this.

👉 STREAM NOW and get inspired by one of the genre's most fearless creators.

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